15 Creative Coconut Recipes That Aren’t Dessert!

Coconut is an amazing addition to desserts, with its sweet and nutty flavor. But it also shines in non-dessert recipes, from dinner to breakfast and everywhere in between! Try these 15 coconut recipes that you can find on our Food Monster App and find your new favorite way to use coconut!

1. Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Mushroom Jus and Coconut Sauce

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In this Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Mushroom Jus and Coconut Sauce from CATCH NYC, soft and delicious sweet potato gnocchi is accompanied by a luxurious mushroom jus and dreamy coconut sauce. You’ll want to have this amazing meal from CATCH NYC’s menu again and again!

2. Coconut Curry Pot Pie

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These vegan Coconut Curry Pot Pies from Korie Kha are adorable and so tasty! They have a mild and creamy coconut curry filling as well as a flaky and crispy crust! Stuffed with tofu, mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, and peas, these are the ultimate comfort dinner. This vegan pot pie recipe uses fresh veggies, but for a quicker version feel free to use frozen ones to speed up the process. They’re great for family dinners and parties! Everyone will be in awe of your cooking skills!

3. Cashew Coconut Granola

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This easy Cashew Coconut Granola recipe from Nicole Dunai is full of crunchy cashew and coconut clusters! This healthy granola is vegan, gluten-free, and contains no added oil or refined sugar!

4. Coconut Cilantro Sweet Potato Soup

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This Coconut Cilantro Sweet Potato Soup recipe from Daniela Modesto is uncomplicated and if you’re a spice lover, you’ll probably already have most of these. All you need for this soup are sweet potatoes, coconut milk, onion, broth, spices, and cilantro.

5. Coconut Turmeric Porridge

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This Coconut Turmeric Porridge from Taryn Fitz-Gerald is a delicious grain-free vegan porridge that is loaded with nutrition. Full of anti-inflammatory properties and gut-friendly. Dairy-free as well as refined sugar-free, the perfect start to your day.

6. Grilled Seitan Kebabs With Creole Coconut Sauce

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These Grilled Seitan Kebabs With Creole Coconut Sauce from Josephine Watmore will be your latest obsession! They’re packed full of flavor, and convenient to eat since they’re on a portable stick! What’s not to love?

7. Coconut-Crusted French Toast

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Served with caramelized pineapple, this Coconut-Crusted French Toast from Naturally Sweet Vegan Treats by Marisa Alvarsson is a luscious morning indulgence. Want to know a simple way to increase the natural sweetness in fruit without adding extra sugar? Caramelize it! Not only is this caramelized pineapple delicious in conjunction with this tropical take on French toast, but it’s also great with oatmeal, on chia puddings, and even added to salads!

8. Coconut Almond Butter

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This amazing Coconut Almond Butter from Laura Nockett works well as a topping for ice creams, nice creams, and toast. You can even drizzle it over brownies or cookies, or simply eat it right out of the jar! This almond butter comes together with almost no effort; all you need is a food processor!

9. Chickpea Lentil Coconut Curry

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This Chickpea Lentil Coconut Curry by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek is easy and quick to make. This recipe makes about 4-6 portions, so it’s perfect for meal prep and also freezes very well! So when you are in a pinch, just take one from the freezer, defrost, reheat and serve with rice or with nice warmed-up pita bread.

10. Sesame Cabbage Salad With Coconut Crusted Tofu

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Have you tried cooking with sesame oil? It’s so toasty — no other word to describe it. With the sweetness of the mango, the coconut bacon just adds that bit of saltiness to this Sesame Cabbage Salad With Coconut Crusted Tofu from Chrysta Hiser needs. It truly is one of those quick go-to meals that you can whip up in a flash. You can make the salad ahead of time too and just let it hang in the fridge for a bit.

11. Paleo Lemon Coconut Energy Bites

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With just four simple ingredients needed, these Paleo Lemon Coconut Energy Bites from Kat Condon are a healthy gluten-free and vegan snack that comes together in no time at all!

12. Crispy Coconut Cauliflower Tacos With Sweet Mustard Sauce

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These healthy, gluten-free vegan Crispy Coconut Cauliflower Tacos with Sweet Mustard Sauce from Nancy Montuori explode with crunchy texture and flavor. Not only are these tacos healthy, but they are also delicious! You get a deep-fried texture without the oil and fat. The sweet mustard sauce can be smeared onto your tortilla, and then you can stuff them with any of your favorite taco ingredients, like crispy red cabbage for crunch, jalapeños, and salsa.

13. Tofu and Coconut Bacon Caesar Sub

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Bring some good soul food to your lunches with a hearty Tofu and Coconut Bacon Caesar Sub by Rosie Newton and Dillon Sivyour! It’s perfect for a packed lunch that everyone is going to be jealous of! If you’re not one for bread or don’t fancy risking Caesar sauce dripping onto your work clothes, try compiling the fillings into a salad.

14. Quinoa Coconut Porridge

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15. Thai Style Coconut Soup

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Check out this Thai Style Coconut Soup from Marie Reginato that’s spiced with chilis, coconut milk, lime juice, eggplant, and mushrooms. A delicious soup that can be thrown together quickly and made in bulk – perfect for a weeknight meal.

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